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MAE/Matheran (2 PFs)
माथेरान

Track: Narrow Gauge

Updated: Mar 04 (15:22)
Matheran, a hill station in Maharashtra, is accessible only by a narrow-gauge railway. Known for its scenic beauty and pollution-free environment, it offers hiking trails, panoramic views, and horse riding. The station has two platforms and is a starting point for exploring the town's charming colonial-era architecture and natural attractions.

Tourism

Louisa Point: A picturesque viewpoint offering panoramic views of the surrounding valleys.
Echo Point: A popular spot for its unique acoustics, where sounds echo back.
Charlotte Lake: A serene lake surrounded by lush greenery, ideal for picnics and boating.
Garbett Point: Offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys and hills.
Matheran Fort: A historic fort built by the British, offering panoramic views and historical significance.

Food

Sunny's: A popular spot for vegetarian snacks, especially their famous vada pav.
The Garden Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes with stunning garden views.
The Dosa Plaza: Known for its delicious south Indian vegetarian dishes.
The Spice Hut: A cozy restaurant serving flavorful North Indian vegetarian curries.
The Green Leaf: Offers a variety of vegetarian thalis and snacks at affordable prices.

Station Address

Neral Matheran Rd,Town Hill , Matheran
State: Maharashtra

Elevation: 804 m above sea level
Type: Terminus   Category: NSG-4
Zone: CR/Central   Division: Mumbai CSM Terminus


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A beautiful evening at Matheran Railway Station. A trip to Matheran in the rainy season is a must visit.
Date: 30th June 2023.
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Feb 08 2018 (22:58)   MAE/Matheran (2 PFs)
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Old Matheran Rail Car-899 (219).
This wooden bodied Rail Car was imported in 1932 from Graham-Paige based at Detroit, United States. It was attached with a petrol driven engine of six cylinders with 30 BHP. It was used on the 2 feet narrow-gauge line in Neral-Matheran hill Section.
Power to the wheels is transmitted by a chain, and the wheel arrangement is rather unique, 4-wheel bogie at front end, single axle at the rear. With a wooden body and a fuel tank capacity of 10 gallons, the car have a capacity of 12
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passengers. Like all other railcars, this one is provided with a hand brake as well. Although there is one more similar railcar still in existence on the Neral-Matheran line and is used by inspection officials and does not run a regular service.

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Dec 01 2022 (19:56)   MAE/Matheran (2 PFs)
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Matheran toy train arrives Matheran.
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Nov 10 2022 (22:30)   52154/Matheran - Aman Lodge Shuttle (NG Hill Train) | MAE/Matheran (2 PFs) | NRL/NDM-1/404
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NDM-1 Neral 404 loco for Matheran - Aman Lodge Shuttle
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Nov 10 2022 (22:24)   52104/Matheran - Neral Passenger (NG Hill Train) | MAE/Matheran (2 PFs)
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Matheran Queen
matheran - Neral MG coach photo
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